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Senate Begins Process To Approve Nominations Of Potential Consumer Product Safety Commission Commissioners
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee held a confirmation hearing for two Republican nominees to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, marking a critical step toward restoring the agency's quorum after operating with a single commissioner since August 2025. Brien Lorenze and Karen Sessions outlined their priorities for modernizing CPSC enforcement through data-driven approaches while addressing emerging product risks in an increasingly complex marketplace.
United States Government
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Arnold & Porter
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OMB Proposes Sweeping Changes To Uniform Guidance: What State And Local Governments Need To Know
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has proposed sweeping revisions to federal grant regulations that could fundamentally reshape how state and local governments manage federal financial assistance. With public comments due July 13, 2026, and potential implementation by October 1, 2026, organizations must evaluate how expanded oversight requirements, new compliance obligations, and enhanced monitoring standards will impact their operations and funding continuity.
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MGO CPA LLP
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The New DOE–DOJ Interagency Agreement: A Meaningful Shift In Civil Rights Enforcement For Educational Institutions
A new interagency agreement between the Department of Education and Department of Justice fundamentally restructures federal civil rights enforcement in educational institutions, shifting from OCR's traditional compliance-focused approach to DOJ's more formal investigative protocols. While substantive civil rights laws remain unchanged, the partnership introduces rigorous investigative methods and reflects the Trump administration's evolving stance on disparate impact liability.
United States Government
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Littler Mendelson
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